Rent in Sterling County, TX at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,133$13,596 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,185 (+4.6%)How much rent can you afford in Sterling County, TX?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Sterling County, TX by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $789 | $9,468 | $31,560 | $15.17/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $899 | $10,788 | $35,960 | $17.29/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,133 | $13,596 | $45,320 | $21.79/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,519 | $18,228 | $60,760 | $29.21/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,871 | $22,452 | $74,840 | $35.98/hr |
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Rent in Sterling County, TX: common questions
How much is rent going up in Sterling County, TX in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,185 for a two-bedroom, up 4.6% from $1,133. A one-bedroom goes from $899 to $943, a studio from $789 to $901.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Sterling County, TX?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $899 for a one-bedroom and $1,133 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,596 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Sterling County, TX?
To keep a $1,133 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $21.79 an hour, or $45,320 a year. A one-bedroom at $899 takes $17.29 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Sterling County, TX?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $789, one bedroom $899, two $1,133, three $1,519 and four $1,871 a month.
Is rent affordable in Sterling County, TX?
For the typical household, earning $64,954 a year ($5,413 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,133 takes 20.9% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,133 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $45,320. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $21.79 an hour.